Written by Shaun Ryan Searching for the perfect work-life balance helped lead one of Hervey Bay’s newest doctors in town to the whale watching capital of the world. Dr Clara Marin Zapata and her family relocated to Hervey Bay from Newcastle in New South Wales for some of those small coastal town feels. Since making…
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Written by Shaun Ryan Equipping students with the necessary skills and resources so that they’re ready for life after Year 12 and combining them with real life experience is a central focus of St Mary’s College Maryborough. The College’s successful pathways program is designed to ensure students have access to a variety of experiences and…
Read MoreKathy Paget Q: What does International Women’s Day mean to you?IWD is a time for us to recognise and celebrate each other in our local community, as well as women around the world, for our contributions to society. It’s also a reminder of the importance of gender balance in business opportunities, employment and wealth. Q:…
Read MoreMandie Robinson Q: What does International Women’s Day mean to you?I think it’s lovely to have a day to celebrate women’s accomplishments, but also to show other women who have not yet found their passion don’t give up, it’s there, small steps and you can do whatever you put your heart into. A dream is…
Read MoreJacqui Hikuwai Q: What does International Women’s Day mean to you?It’s a day to celebrate women from all over the world, not just in the business arena, but to salute women from all cultures, in sport, politics, motherhood. It’s also a day to recognise how far we have come in gender equality. Q: How did…
Read MoreTara Bradbury Q: How did you get into your current position and what is a highlight of your career?It all started when I finished high school in 2002 and had completed a work experience position at TESS (Training Employment Support Service) in Maryborough. Dawn Smith who was my supervisor at the time had some real…
Read MoreAleeca Waterman Q: What does International Women’s Day mean to you?This is a powerful day because it brings focus to so many topics, so many issues that need to be discussed and addressed to continue to give women the power to have choices in their lives. Personally, it means giving myself inner permission to say…
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Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group (SCOG) is incredibly excited to introduce you toDr Anthony Murray, MBBS GDAAD FRACS FAOrthA, who will be joining our team from February 2022.As Australia’s first Indigenous Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Anthony Murray brings a great deal of experience having completed his specialty orthopaedic training in New South Wales, culminating in his admission…
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Written by Shaun Ryan What started off as dance classes with her mum, sisters and best friend has evolved over the years to become a central part of Marta Hackett’s life. Marta started bellydancing in Maryborough at the age of 7 and is now one of Australia’s premier performers. She continued her training in Europe,…
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